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France's population decline presents a political challenge
EDITORIAL. France now has the lowest average number of children per woman since the end of World War II. Decisions about whether to start a family, have more children, or have none at all hinge on multiple factors, including inadequate childcare options, rising job insecurity and the ongoing housing crisis.
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lemonde.fr
France's population decline presents a political challenge
EDITORIAL. France now has the lowest average number of children per woman since the end of World War II. Decisions about whether to start a family, have more children, or have…
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France records more deaths than births in 2025, a first since World War II
The country recorded 645,000 births and 651,000 deaths in 2025. This shift stemmed from declining fertility and rising mortality in the large baby boomer generation, according to…
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France's population continues aging as public policy lags behind
In 2026, the demographic segment of people aged 65 and over (22.2%) is almost as large as that of under-20s (22.5%), according to an annual report from France's national…
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theguardian.com
France records more deaths than births for first time since end of second world war
Country joins EU neighbours in demographic crunch of ageing population and falling birthrate
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Behind France's declining birthrate, the complex question of wanting children
Official data released Tuesday show France's birth rate has reached its lowest point in more than a century. When it comes to understanding the decline in births, it is difficult…